Meet a Grower: The France Ranch
John and cindy france Long before organic farming became widely recognized, John and Cindy France believed there was a better way to grow food. In 1989, they certified France Ranch organic, becoming part of the first wave of California citrus growers to make the transition. It was a bold decision at a time when organic […]
Meet a Grower: Agustin Cardenas
Meet Agustin Cardenas When you walk the rows of Agustin Cardenas’ ranch, you’re not just exploring an orchard — you’re stepping into a decades-long story of perseverance, heart, and a deep-rooted love for farming. With a cheerful heart and a generous spirit, Agustin grows fruit with the hope that it will be enjoyed by his […]
Meet a Grower: The Peterson Family
Meet the Peterson Family In the heart of California’s Central Valley lies the small Swedish town of Kingsburg—a place where the Peterson family has nurtured fruit and values for over a century. Growing stone fruit isn’t just a livelihood for them—it’s a way of life, passed down from one generation to the next. Vernon Peterson […]
Meet a Grower: Haury Farms
Meet the Haury Family Meet the multi-generational citrus growers behind Homegrown Organic Farms’ pummelos, mandarins, and pomegranates! Jim Haury started farming his father Edgar Haury’s citrus fields planted in 1945 near Visalia, California. He became a field labor contractor, working with everything from citrus to prunes to olives to cotton. Jim’s son, Greg, joined the […]
Meet a Grower: Lynn & Sally Shafer
Meet Lynn & Sally Shafer As is so often the case with growers, Lynn and Sally Shafer’s passion for organic farming began at a young age. For Lynn, the interest was kindled by working on farms in Northern California during his college summers, and for Sally it started when she saw her father cultivating a […]